by GREG KING Returning for its 24th edition, the Delphi Bank Greek Film Festival (GFF) will showcase the unique perspectives of modern Greek storytellers from all over the world. A plethora of award-winning features, documentaries and shorts make up this year’s program which… Continue Reading »
GOD’S OWN COUNTRY
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Francis Lee Stars: Josh O’Connor, Alec Secarneau, Ian Hart, Gemma Jones. Wuthering Heights meets Brokeback Mountain? Johnny Saxby (played by Josh O’Connor, from tv series Peaky Blinders, etc) is a sullen, morose young man who works on his family farm. Since his father Martin (Ian Hart) suffered a debilitating stroke… Continue Reading »
GIRLS TRIP
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Malcolm D Lee Stars: Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Mike Colter, Larenz Tate, Kate Walsh, Kofi Siriboe, Lara Grice, Deborah Ayorinde. Bridesmaids pretty much set the standard for the R-rated raunchy girls misbehaving comedy, and we have seen a lot of these female centric versions of… Continue Reading »
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2017 – REVIEWS
ALL FILMS REVIEWED BY GREG KING LAST UPDATED AUGUST 13, 2017 FINAL PORTRAIT. In 1964, renowned portrait artist and sculptor Albert Giacometti passed away soon after completing his final painting. He had painted a portrait of American journalist James Lord, who had come to Paris for a brief visit. The portrait was only supposed to… Continue Reading »
GOD’S OWN COUNTRY – interview with Francis Lee
by GREG KING God’s Own Country is a gay themed romance set on the bleak moors of Yorkshire – sort of like Wuthering Heights meets Brokeback Mountain if you will. But the film deals with some big issues as well, such as European immigration, class, sexuality. It is the debut feature from actor turned director… Continue Reading »
JUNGLE – interview with producer Gary Hamilton
by GREG KING Gary Hamilton’s career in the arts and entertainment industry spans over 30 years. He has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of such international superstars as Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann, Hugh Jackman and Heath Ledger. In 2002, Hamilton founded Arclight Films, one of the world’s leading independent film… Continue Reading »